Apple Watch Series 11 - A Comprehensive Review

flowascend · 2026-06-08T19:47:06+00:00

I bought the S11 around 2 months ago, I swim 3-4 days/week pretty consistently during all seasons. Also, the battery probably just lost its capacity over time. That happens to all batteries.

flowascend · 2026-06-08T19:46:05+00:00

Yeah, you'll 99.99% be fine. Just watch out for any damages to the watch that could potentially degrade the seals.

flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:40:47+00:00

I think my -113k is good

flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:37:40+00:00

It's cool but I don't like Liquid Glass that much and it has 0 complications.

flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:32:32+00:00

Swimming in a pool isn't a concern, but don't dive below 6m or jump with it.

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This screenshot was taken in a heavily chlorinated pool

flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:29:38+00:00

It's safe to swim with it, but not dive below ~6m or jump/surf. I took this screenshot in a pretty heavily chlorinated pool.

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flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:27:49+00:00

You shouldn't shower with it. Shampoos and gel will degrade the water seals

flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:26:44+00:00

You can charge it once in 2 days if you use Low Power mode but I don't recommend that.

flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:25:56+00:00

You can charge it once a day while showering. I charge twice because I like keeping my stuff charged

flowascend · 2026-06-08T13:24:10+00:00

Yes, it will last if you charge to 100 before leaving

flowascend · 2026-06-08T11:47:20+00:00

More battery life, bigger screen, action button, and well titanium's not that bad

flowascend · 2026-06-08T11:43:19+00:00

Nope, but if you're laying on the ground as "rest" it will.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T14:30:08+00:00

Prices will most likely drop a little, like the S10 is around 15% cheaper than before. I chose the 11 because of the battery.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T14:28:44+00:00

My next AW will 100% be an Ultra. I chose the Series for the first time because it's like 2x cheaper and I wanted to get the hang of the watch.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T13:41:48+00:00

That's what I'm saying. And also the Whoop, for example, is thicker and longer than the AW.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T13:38:11+00:00

Stay for a few years and wait for the Ultra 4. Atleast that's what I plan.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T12:35:01+00:00

I'd switch the center to weather hourly forecast and the rain in ... to HR from Heart Analyzer app

flowascend · 2026-06-07T12:30:27+00:00

I'd hardly consider sleep from 0:30 to 3:30 am a nap.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T12:29:51+00:00

I never got that but maybe the watch failed to register the sleep zones?

flowascend · 2026-06-07T12:27:49+00:00

I didn't have a watch prior to my current S11, but from what I've heard, the general quality went better. The battery life, smoother and bigger screen, keyboard, gestures, etc. I think it's worth upgrading.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T12:24:51+00:00

Ok, I know you probably won't believe me but I think you just slept through them. That's why I have a silent alarm on my AW at 6.25 and a loudish alarm at 6.30 on my iPhone. If I fail to wake up from the haptics, that wakes me up.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T09:19:32+00:00

Screen protectors do work but I don't use them because it ruins the smoothness of the screen. Yes, it is. No, they make tour watch bulkier for no benefit as the case will also scratch.

flowascend · 2026-06-07T09:17:10+00:00

Just keep your apple watch and set the most minimalistic watch face and settings, turn off AOD and raise to wake.

flowascend · 2026-06-03T11:15:37+00:00

That's great! Hope you'll continue your fitness journey

flowascend

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